Autonomous Black Hawk drone
Developed under the DARPA ALIAS program, this Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter executed all manoeuvres automously while being monitored by a ground-based command center. Sitting on the runway in Fort Campbell,
First-ever Tanzanian pilot to fly over Kilimanjaro in a hot air balloon
Hot Air balloon pilot Captain Abeid Soka has become part of an exclusive group of balloon pilots who flew over the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. 22 December 2021 – Captain
A Clash of Cultures Pt 2
“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART TWO) Elton Bondi – We continue Elton’s review of the Boeing Stearman. Given its imposing size it is amazing that so
UAE awards Denel Dynamics aircraft maintenance contract
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signs a R23-million contract with Denel Dynamics to provide technical support for its Seeker unmanned aerial vehicles. The deal was announced on Monday 21 February,
Private pilot’s licence
Whether you wish to fly for fun or pursue a career in aviation obtaining a private pilot licence is the first step to reaching your goal. Choosing to become a
A Clash of Cultures (Pt. 1)
“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART ONE) Elton Bondi – The first article in this series about historically significant and unusual airplanes, described the vintage De Havilland
Experience the ProFlight Series 2
Five pilots, seven different aircrafts. Get to know the pilots who fly with the ProFlight Series 2. The ProFlight Series 2 is the lightest aviation headset Bose has ever produced,
Youngest Woman To Fly Solo Around The World
After one hundred and fifty five days after departing the Flanders International Airport (EBKT) in Belgium’s city of Kortrijk, Rutherford arrived home Thursday. Zara completed a 52 000 km journey
Internationally known and almost forgotten airlines
Challenges like deregulation of the industry, competition, fuel price increases, and 9/11 have made it hard for airlines to survive. Here are some now extinct airlines you might have heard
South African known and almost forgotten airlines
South Africa has had its fair share of airlines that have come and gone. In fact the figure is close to 50 at last count. So here are a few
A tribute to a fallen friend
I remember the first time that I met Glen Warden at the Virgina Airshow in 2000. Such was the magnetism of the man, that after the days flying, a significant
Looking to the Future – for Over 80 Years
The field of aviation has witnessed many outstanding pioneering achievements. And the dream of flight remains as fascinating as ever. We are proud to be part of a long history
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